CBC 07-11-2002MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July the
11 `i' 2002, in the Sister Cities Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall. This will be a
brown bag meeting. Please, try to make a site visit prior to our meeting.
AGENDA
Call to Order: Nash Abrams, Chair
Roll Call:
Open Public Hearing: C.B.C. 572-Re-submittal- Taco Bell, Inc.
Gerald E. Oney, Owner
Frank Riggins, ASLA, Agent
7525 Cantrell Road
Close Public Hearing:
Approval of the Minutes: June 6th, 2002
Treasurer's Report: Ann Ivey
Committee Reports:
■ Networking Committee -Dottie Funk
■ Landscape Awards — Troy Laha
■ Strategic Planning & Publicity — Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
■ Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -Ann Ivey
■ Special Projects — Karol Zoeller
■ City Beautiful Commission — Tim Heiple
■ Adopt -A -Street Committee -
Karol Zoeller
Sharon Tallach Vogelphol
Nash Abrams
Old Business:
New Business:
Adjournment:
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday June 6th, 2002, at
11:30 a.m. in the Sister Cities Conference Room, City Hall. Chair Nash Abrams called the
meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ann Ivey
Tim Heiple
Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
Dottie Funk
Nash Abrams
Karol Zoeller
Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren
ALSO PRESENT: Frank Riggins, Landscape Architect, The Mehlburger Firm
Agent for Baptist Medical Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Agent for Taco Bell, Inc., Gerald E. Oney, Owner
Michael Barker, Engineer Assistant, The Mehlburger Firm
Bob Brown, Plans Development Administrator, Department of
Planning and Development
Christy Marvel, Landscape Specialist, Department
of Planning and Development
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING C.B.C.-571:
Bob Brown began the meeting regarding the landscape variance request located at 9500 Lile
Drive, Lot 5. Currently the site is a hematology/oncology clinic. Applicant is requesting a
reduction in the width of a portion of the perimeter landscape strip adjacent to an
expressway. The applicant expressed that due to elevation change from the site to the
adjoining expressway and the speed in which traffic is traveling, this northern site selection is
less obtrusive than other possible locations. The Board of Adjustment approved this variance
request subject to the retaining wall being built within five feet of the northwestern section of
the proposed parking lot. Applicant agreed to minimize impact of that area and to restore
with evergreen trees along retaining walls perimeter. Also, the applicant agrees to add
landscaping in the center of the lot. Applicant is to meet with Bob Brown regarding an
approved plan.
Tim Heiple made a Motion that we accept the proposal as submitted.
Second made by Carol Zoeller
Motion passed with 4 ayes and 3 nays
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING C.B.C.-572:
Bob Brown began the meeting regarding the landscape variance request located at 7525
Cantrell Road. Currently the site is the location of an abandoned building. Applicant is
requesting permission to allow the street perimeter landscaping strips to be located within the
public right-of-way and with a width reduction for one strip. Concerns for the two remaining
trees on the south side of the site and the location for the new dumpster pad were a concern.
Various issues were raised including increasing the width of the eastern landscape strips. It
was decided that more information was needed to make an informed decision.
Karol Zoeller made a motion to defer the request
Second made by Lynn Warren
Applicant asked that all the commissions requests be quantified by staff and given to him.
Motion passed unanimously
Pubic Meeting Closed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: Dottie Funk moved that the minutes from May 2nd be approved as submitted.
Second: Ann Ivey seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Ann reported the following:
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
06-06-02
Beginning Balance as of Mat 2, 2002 $1,234.02
Credits
Interest on Account $ .09
Overlook POA $ 543.85
Total $1,777.85
Debits
Nash Abrams
LR Parks & Recreation for Lawn & Garden Show $ 10.00
Total $ 10.00
Ending Balance as of June 6, 2002 TOTAL $1, 767.85
The beginning and ending balance includes the donation for the City Beautiful Celebration
donated by the LR Convention Bureau.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Networking Committee —any suggestions for the new CBC member, should write a
letter of recommendation to the city clerk. Also, Dottie nominated the Acropolis
group to receive a Polish the Rock Award. Dottie will write the next letter to the
editor. Also, agreed to write a letter to Montigne McMulty with AR Hospitality.
Troy and Dottie recently went before the Planning Commission in support of the
Adopt -A -Street program. Dottie will contact Richard Allen and Michael Keek
regarding the write up for the upcoming event on the 7t" of September and possible
donations of food and/or help in picking up.
Will focus on establishing and building mutually beneficial relationships
within the community on behalf of the CBC. Dottie Funk
2. Public Recognition Committee — Nash researched getting a Public Service
Announcement (PSA) for the Adopt -A -Street Program to be made this upcoming
Saturday (June 8 h) and asked for any volunteers to meet him at the Riverfront area.
CBC is going to meet Sunday June the 9`h at 2:00 p.m. to pick up Bowman Curve.
The CBC sign has been erected.
Will be responsible for all efforts designed to recognize outstanding efforts
in all segments that support the mission of the CBC. This committee will
be headed up by the CBC Chairperson who will be supported by sub -
chairs heading up the following projects: Nash Abrams
• Landscape Awards -no report -Troy Laha
• Polish the Rock-3 remaining polish the rock awards -ideas for
recipients?
• Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -
Showed a mock-up of recent design of "The Eye of the Beholder"
certificate designed by Mangan Holcomb Rainwater Culpepper.
Ann Ivey
3. Strategic Planning & Publicity Committee — no report.
Will serve all committees in publicizing their activities within the
community. Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
4. City Beautiful Celebration Committee — commented on previous activities held at
the River Market Flower Show. Also, for the orange vests to have the names or
lettering on them, another medium will have to be used. Please call Tim with any
new ideas or alternatives.
Responsible for establishing City Beautiful Day and planning/executing
all attendant activities. Tim Heiple
5. Special Projects Committee —no report.
Responsible for researching, planning and recommending annual special
projects in which the CBC will participate. Karol Zoeller
6. Grant/Fundraising Committee —no report.
Researches, recommends, and coordinates fundraising and grant -writing
efforts on behalf of the CBC. Lynn Warren
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: none
ADJOURNMENT: 1:10